Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher

GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA

Job Title: Assistant Teacher Job Grade: II

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Program Director Revision Date: 12/16/2019 _________________________________________________________________________

Position Summary:

Assists the Lead Teacher in providing a quality environment for children that adheres to licensing guidelines, YMCA child care policies and procedures guidelines, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions:

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Assists the Lead Teacher in administering provided lesson plans and planning developmentally appropriate activities as needed.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child to assist the Lead Teacher in creating a comprehensive portfolio of accomplishments guided by the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents during pick up and drop off.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Assists in the Annual Campaign responsibilities assigned to the Child Care Department.

NOTE: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.

Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and at least 18 Years of Age.
• Effective communication skills.
• Satisfactory Bright From the Start Fingerprint Letter.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of
  hire date.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate
  program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships
  with people from different backgrounds.

Physical Demands:

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.